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Harry Brook Stuns NZ With An Aggressive Century; Shares Space With Bradman And Richards

Probuddha Bhattacharjee∙ Updated: Dec 6 2024, 7:30 AM

Harry Brook scored a brilliant Hundred against New Zealand in 2nd Test [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Harry Brook scored a brilliant Hundred against New Zealand in 2nd Test [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

New Zealand and England are up against each other in the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. This turns out to be an important game for both the teams as England will be looking to win the series by registering another strong performance in this game. On the other hand, New Zealand will be keen to put on a better display and win this match to keep the series alive till the last game.

The home team had a great start to this match as they won the toss and put England to bat. The Kiwi bowlers dominated the proceedings at the start and had England reeling at 43/4. It was at this stage Harry Brook and Ollie Poper joined hands. 

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Brook Scores A Sparkling Hundred

Despite the pressure of wickets, the two batters seemed unfazed and took the attack to the bowlers. While Pope was a little cautious to start with, Harry Brook did not hold himself back. He blasted the Kiwi bowlers to all parts of the ground and scored a blazing Hundred.

Brook's eighth Test Hundred came up in just 91 deliveries. He reached their while maintaining a strike rate of 109.80. The innings was a testament of the temperament and attitude of the young English batter. He came out to bat when the team was under pressure but he never let that get into his head. Brook's innings had bought relief in the English dressing room and it was evident from the applause his captain Ben Stokes gave him after he reached the landmark. 

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Harry Brook Enters An Elite List Of Batters

Fewest Innings to Score 8th Test Hundred [Source: @gavaskar_theman/x.com]Fewest Innings to Score 8th Test Hundred [Source: @gavaskar_theman/x.com]

Incidentally, Brook entered an elite list of batters, which comprises of some big names like Sir Don Bradman and Sir Vivian Richards. Brook took the ninth fewest innings in Test cricket to score the eighth Hundred.